Data Scientist, IT
Salary

The average IT Data Scientist in the United States earns approximately $96K per year. Overall cash earnings for IT Data Scientists stretch from $62K on the lower end to $142K near the top, and the heftiest packages can encompass around $20K from bonuses and $19K from profit sharing. The company is the biggest factor affecting pay for this group, followed by the particular city and experience level. There are far more male IT Data Scientists survey respondents than women, making up 87 percent. Medical benefits are awarded to almost all, and a large number earn dental coverage. For the most part, IT Data Scientists enjoy their work and report high levels of job satisfaction. This report is based on answers to PayScale's salary questionnaire.

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Job Description for Data Scientist, IT

IT data scientists are responsible for mining complex data and providing systems-related advice for their organization. They design new ways to incorporate vast information with a focus on information technology topics. They work with teams of other IT professionals to manage statistical data and create different models based on the needs of their company. They possess advanced analytical skills, in addition to their exceptional oral and written communication abilities. They process research information for easier consumption and transform it into actionable plans. They also provide value to their businesses through their findings and thoughtful insights.

IT data scientists follow specific, strict company and industry guidelines in their work. They observe data privacy rights to ensure client satisfaction and avoid legal issues. They create networks of professionals to consult, including internal partners and external colleagues. Most of the time data scientists work in teams using collaborative filtering, k-nearest neighbors, market basket analysis and matrix factorization methods. They deal with cutting edge technologies on a regular basis, and often have the best tools available at their disposal. One of their main work tools is usually an industrial computer with high processing power and proprietary software applications for research tasks.

IT data scientists usually must possess previous work experience in a similar position. They should have advanced knowledge of different data mining techniques such as clustering, regression analysis, decision trees and support vector machines. An advanced degree (such as a PhD) in computer science is usually required for this kind of position, in addition to previous years of work experience in a related field.

Data Scientist, IT Tasks

Perform and interpret data studies and product experiments concerning new data sources or new uses for existing data sources.

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Popular Employer Salaries for Data Scientist, IT

Heading up the field in terms of compensation, Amazon.com Inc offers the most; IT Data Scientists earn $153K on average there.

Popular Skills for Data Scientist, IT

This chart shows the most popular skills for this job and what effect each skill has on pay.

IT Data Scientists report using a large range of skills on the job. Most notably, skills in Machine Learning, Java, Hadoop, and Data Mining / Data Warehouse are correlated to pay that is above average, with boosts between 5 percent and 9 percent. Those listing SAS as a skill should be prepared for drastically lower pay. R and SQL also typically command lower compensation. It is often found that people who know Data Analysis are also skilled in Machine Learning and Data Mining / Data Warehouse.

Pay by Experience Level for Data Scientist, IT

Median of all compensation (including tips, bonus, and overtime) by years of experience.

For IT Data Scientists, more experience in the field does not usually mean bigger paychecks. Workers in their first five years can expect to earn $94K, but people who have been around for five to 10 years earn a noticeably bigger sum of $107K. IT Data Scientists claiming one to two decades of experience make an estimated median of $119K. Ultimately, more time spent in the workforce does seem to translate to bigger paychecks; seasoned veterans with more than 20 years of experience report a median income of $135K.

Pay Difference by Location

IT Data Scientists can earn above-average salaries when they head west to California. Specifically, Palo Alto, San Jose, and San Francisco represent the three top-paying cities for IT Data Scientists in the United States. Compared to the national average, Cleveland IT Data Scientists have considerably lower salaries, 28 percent below the national average to be exact. Location appears to be a major driving force in pay for those in this profession. Employers in Salt Lake City and Austin also lean toward paying below-median salaries (17 percent lower and 16 percent lower, respectively).

Data Scientist, IT Reviews

What is it like working as a Data Scientist, IT?

Data Scientist, IT in Minneapolis:

"Start-Up Work at Established Company."

Pros: I am challenged nearly everyday to do something different or extend my abilities. I have a fantastic driven boss that gets me interesting projects and shields me from mundane/difficult tasks and people. The company I work for is undergoing a data revolution and I am apart of the vanguard of this area.

Cons: I had to live in a desolate and backwards area when I started. I began under a different role in the company but was transitioned to a more important role without much consultation as to what I was gaining from the move. I am underpaid for the work I am doing and the responsibilities that I bear.